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23. I'm sure you can direct me to where I said it was a problem.

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AOC, progressives call on Senate not to confirm lobbyists or executives to future administrations [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2020 OP

I'm down with this. SKKY Oct 2020 #1

Obama DownriverDem Oct 2020 #26

I trust Joe Biden's ethics and principles. He'll choose the best and most qualified individuals. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #2

okay, trust already. It won't stop the pressure on Joe to make..... jaxexpat Oct 2020 #16

Oh good grief! More backhanded insults against Joe, eh? Why? What good purpose does it serve? NurseJackie Oct 2020 #18

We apparently exist in two different language groups. jaxexpat Oct 2020 #25

Oh please... give me a break! NurseJackie Oct 2020 #39

Your breaks are given, blah+blah-blah jaxexpat Oct 2020 #48

LOL NurseJackie Oct 2020 #51

And from people who have far less experience in governance mcar Oct 2020 #53

They should know that the focus should be on JOE BIDEN and on WINNING... NurseJackie Oct 2020 #83

I agree. betsuni Oct 2020 #45

When ever I argue with those who are 180 degrees out from me... mjvpi Oct 2020 #3

Terrible timing, did this need to happen less than three weeks before the election? Curiously.... George II Oct 2020 #4

It is a bizarre thing to be doing now. Why? What good purpose does it serve? NurseJackie Oct 2020 #6

Well, one thing this means is that if Biden is elected, he won't be looking at Nina Turner.... George II Oct 2020 #12

Ha! NurseJackie Oct 2020 #22

Perhaps she lost her appetite. sheshe2 Oct 2020 #71

Now is the time to bring these issues up LiberalLovinLug Oct 2020 #8

It's a backhanded swipe at Joe Biden. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #10

"It is non partisan." How many republicans signed that letter. Unless I missed it: 0. George II Oct 2020 #13

Wait melman Oct 2020 #15

Who said it was a problem? George II Oct 2020 #19

You melman Oct 2020 #21

I'm sure you can direct me to where I said it was a problem. George II Oct 2020 #23

Don't worry melman Oct 2020 #27

So then you know that I didn't say it was a problem to me. Glad we can agree on that. George II Oct 2020 #28

No that's actually not what that means at all melman Oct 2020 #29

"a rhetorical question is asked when the questioner himself knows the answer already...." George II Oct 2020 #33

Where did George say it was a problem? mcar Oct 2020 #55

. melman Oct 2020 #57

.. mcar Oct 2020 #58

The go to response, i.e., "I got nothin'!!" George II Oct 2020 #60

Apparently so mcar Oct 2020 #62

It can be used for republicans to try to say that "Democrats are in disarray". I can almost see.... George II Oct 2020 #11

Good question. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #14

And to push the "Biden is bowing to the far left" idiocy mcar Oct 2020 #56

trump has been using "the radical left" expression. George II Oct 2020 #59

You know his team will jump on this mcar Oct 2020 #64

No, you didn't miss anything. And that's exactly what I'm worried about - I wouldn't be surprised... George II Oct 2020 #65

Yeah, THIS will keep people from voting for Joe. NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #30

Believe it or not there are many who haven't yet made up their minds. If everyone was set.... George II Oct 2020 #31

If you haven't made up your mind and need big ads to sway you..... NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #32

So I ask again: George II Oct 2020 #37

Whatever it is, it has nothing to do with this thread. NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #38

Really? Follow the thread. BTW, who are you? George II Oct 2020 #61

If it has someting to do with lobbyists stinking up politics.... NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #63

I stand by my original question, which you have been ducking.... George II Oct 2020 #66

I'm looking at the polls and not seeing many "undecideds" NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #67

You NEVER addressed this: George II Oct 2020 #68

I've answered it several times NorthOf270 Oct 2020 #69

In which post(s)? George II Oct 2020 #70

10% is a sizable percentage of undecideds BainsBane Oct 2020 #72

They do, do they? mcar Oct 2020 #54

C-suite Old Okie Oct 2020 #5

He says, as he blows the smoke from the end of his Colt Google finger...... jaxexpat Oct 2020 #17

Really? What's "well played" about sharing google search results? NurseJackie Oct 2020 #20

Why, when we can have government of the CEOs, by the CEOs and for the CEOs? pecosbob Oct 2020 #7

That's fine by me DeminPennswoods Oct 2020 #9

While it elevates their profile, the letter is meaningless. beastie boy Oct 2020 #24

Ugh the "Progressive wing" again murdock744 Oct 2020 #34

Agree, more power to the people bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #35

What's wrong with executives? Wanderlust988 Oct 2020 #36

It sounds quite worth trying. theaocp Oct 2020 #40

Suppose you're an executive with a non-profit? Wanderlust988 Oct 2020 #41

That's what the last sentence in the article says, Black and Latino lobbyists betsuni Oct 2020 #44

I also weigh it against the corruption witnessed through the blending of theaocp Oct 2020 #50

I agree Sgent Oct 2020 #82

It's "not to offer a commentary on each individual's character" it's "principle" betsuni Oct 2020 #42

I wonder who they'd approve of as head of the Federal Reserve, a carnival barker? George II Oct 2020 #43

Carnival barker is too similar to a lobbyist (for Big Circus Establishment Status Quo). betsuni Oct 2020 #49

The problem is people don't relinquish that connection BainsBane Oct 2020 #73

Could you please give examples of this happening in Democratic administrations? betsuni Oct 2020 #74

The ACA BainsBane Oct 2020 #75

The ACA with a public option passed the House. Was taken out in the Senate, didn't have the votes. betsuni Oct 2020 #76

nonsequitur BainsBane Oct 2020 #77

Article you linked said the bill's mandate that everyone purchase insurance was "unaccompanied by betsuni Oct 2020 #78

That doesn't change the fact BainsBane Oct 2020 #80

"Reform doesn't mean everything is already perfect." betsuni Oct 2020 #81

Sorry, but the Glenn Greenwald byline was all I needed. He's been on a one-man tear against... George II Oct 2020 #85

Glen Greewald? BainsBane Oct 2020 #87

Some, very very few, don't relinquish that connection. But for the most part they do. George II Oct 2020 #84

I think its a good thing to do. marble falls Oct 2020 #46

I don't know... jmowreader Oct 2020 #47

Oh goody, more fodder for the "Dems in disarray" mcar Oct 2020 #52

This Feels Like A Cry for Attention When Everyone Else is Focused On Getting Biden Elected Indykatie Oct 2020 #79

It is. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #86

K&R ck4829 Oct 2020 #88